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CAMPBELL, Calif.--March 6, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading
source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced
its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for March. It marks the first
"Best Deals" listing for model year 2006 vehicles.
IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" identify new cars, trucks and SUVs with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. Selections are based on current vehicle pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer consumer rebate. In addition, IntelliChoice.com uses the latest information from numerous automotive resources to evaluate what it costs to buy, own, and operate each new model-year trim line.
The following "Best Deals" for March 2006 are listed alphabetically by class:
Class Brand Model Base Sport Honda Civic Si (Manual) Compact Pickup 2WD Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab PreRunner (Manual) Compact Pickup 4WD Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab (Manual) Compact over $16,000 Honda Civic Hybrid (Auto) Compact under $16,000 Honda Civic DX (Auto) Compact Utility over Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD $21,000 Compact Utility under Toyota RAV4 2WD $21,000 Full-Size Pickup 2WD Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 2WD (Auto) 1/2 Ton Full-Size Pickup 2WD Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab ST Short Bed 3/4 Ton Full-Size Pickup 2WD Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab ST One Ton Full-Size Pickup 4WD Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LS 1/2 Ton Short Bed Full-Size Pickup 4WD Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab ST Short Bed 3/4 Ton Full-Size Pickup 4WD Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab ST One Ton Full-Size Van Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Van Intermediate Utility Lexus RX 400h 2WD over $29,000 Intermediate Utility Honda Pilot LX 2WD under $29,000 Large Toyota Avalon Touring Luxury Lexus LS 430 Midsize over $21,000 Honda Accord EX w/Leather (Manual) Midsize under $21,000 Toyota Prius Midsize/Large Wagon Subaru Outback 2.5i Mini-Van over $24,000 Honda Odyssey EX Mini-Van under $24,000 Honda Odyssey LX Near Luxury BMW 325i Small Wagon Scion xB (Auto) Sport Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Subcompact Honda Insight (Manual) Utility over $36,000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE 4WD Utility under $36,000 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD
The Importance of Research
IntelliChoice.com updates vehicle data several times a month in order to capture the many expiring rebates and ongoing programs offered by manufacturers--giving consumers the most up-to-date analysis.
IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals" designation enables consumers to identify how rebates affect a vehicle's value throughout ownership and not just at the time of purchase. Ownership costs can vary significantly among different trim lines of the same model. Additionally, IntelliChoice.com continuously updates fuel costs based on the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Vehicles designated an "IntelliChoice.com Best Deal of the Month" are typically cars and trucks that have good to great ownership cost values before any manufacturer rebate. However, a rebate can often turn a good ownership cost value into a great value, and a great value into an "IntelliChoice.com Best Deal of the Month."
Please visit www.IntelliChoice.com for more information or to check the rebate section of any vehicle report for the most up-to-date incentives.
About IntelliChoice.com
Part of PRIMEDIA's Enthusiast Media, IntelliChoice is the market leader in automotive ownership cost and value analysis. Founded in 1986, IntelliChoice is committed to empowering consumers to make better purchase decisions by providing independent and essential automotive information and tools. Through the IntelliChoice web site (www.intellichoice.com), consumers get the help they need to research, compare, configure and price vehicles. The site also connects buyers to the buying alternatives of their choice, including vehicle manufacturers and online buying services.